Untangling the knotted weeds of Sam Maguire qualification 

Who are the most probable qualifiers for the All-Ireland championship as things stand? 

The Sam Maguire cup with the Kerry and Galway jerseys at Croke Park. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Understanding the labyrinthine qualification system for the Sam Maguire Cup is onerous. Here’s an explainer that hopefully sheds light on some of its complexities:

So, who right now has qualified for the 16-team Sam Maguire Cup?